TN: Water Level Rises in Mullai Periyar Dam, Kerala Govt Requests Release to Vaigai
On August 8, Kerala government requested the Tamil Nadu government to release water from the Mullai Periyar Dam to the Vaigai Dam, after the heavy rainfall in Idukki district resulted in a rise in water level, up to 136ft. A letter has been sent to Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary, requesting that the water needs to be released through a tunnel and in a 'phased' manner.